How to learn a verseJPS TaNaKH 1917
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
Psalm 27:4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early in His temple.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early in His temple.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.One thing have ___ asked of the ____, that will I ____ after: that I ___ dwell in the _____ of the LORD ___ the days of ___ life, to behold ___ graciousness of the ____, and to visit _____ in His temple.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.One _____ ____ I _____ ___ the ____, ____ will ___ ____ after: ____ ___ may _____ ___ the _____ ___ the ____ ___ the ____ ___ my ____, ___ behold ___ ______ of ___ ____, and ___ _____ early ___ ___ temple.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.O t h I a o t L, t w I s a: t I m d i t h o t L a t d o m l, t b t g o t L, a t v e i H t.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Psalm 27:4
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.